From Albrecht Durer to Shepard Fairey, from the halls of the world’s greatest museums to paste-ups on brick walls down the street, the enduring romance of the print has attracted great artists and art lovers for centuries.

But what Matthews did receive was priceless. As the Midwest Regional Champion for the 32-year-old country music talent competition, Matthews (birth name Zach Molitor) was one of only five finalists, out of more than 50,000 contestants, who made it to Thursday's finals. He got to perform in front of a sold-out crowd at the famed Ryman Auditorium, with Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie McCoy in his band, at an event hosted by Showdown alum and Grammy winner LeAnn Rimes. | Jan. 17, 2014»Read Full Article

“I’ll Take You There: Mavis Staples, the Staple Singers, and the March Up Freedom’s Highway.” By Greg Kot. Scribner. 320 pages. $26.

Mavis Staples, 74, has lately been making excellent records, playing with musicians who weren't alive during her first heyday and performing for fans waiting to be born while she was drawing tears and applause from preachers and heads of state.

Her currency is just as important as her legacy, by the reckoning of Chicago Tribune music critic Greg Kot. | Jan. 17, 2014»Read Full Article

Lighten up

See the Lynden Sculpture Garden in a new light when you create your own. Join the family workshop held at 3 p.m. Sunday and create a lantern with which to light up the winter's night. The garden will supply the raw materials — recycled jars, tea lights, bits of this and that — and any help needed to complete the designers' visions. Naturalist Naomi Cobb will then lead visitors into the quiet evening, lanterns in hand, to experience the garden by candle light. After the walk (which begins at 5 p.m.), visitors can warm up at a bonfire with some hot cider. The workshop is free with general admission ($9 for adults, $7 for seniors, students and children over the age of 6 and free for younger children). Pre-registration is required; email the garden at info@lyndensculpturegarden.org. It is located at 2145 W Brown Deer Rd., River Hills. | Jan. 17, 2014»Read Full Article